For Immediate Release DPHSS Release No. 2013-077 Public Advisory on Pesticide Residues on Vegetables As part of its regulatory activity in protecting the public from potentially unsafe foods, the Division of Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has been testing fruits and vegetables for residual pesticide. Three batches of…
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The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) working with the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) today issued a closure for Inarajan Bay. A sewage leak has been identified in the near vicinity and is affecting the water quality of the bay. Residents are advised not to go in the water at…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) today issued advisories for Inarajan Bay and Piti Bay. Sewage leaks have been identified in the vicinity of both Inarajan and Piti Bay. Residents are advised not to go in the water in either bay until further notice. Raw sewage poses a significant threat to the environment and…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is encouraging residents to stay out of stormwater runoff and nearshore waters. Large amounts of rain create stormwater runoff that may contain high levels of bacteria. Areas of flooding may also be on private property and venturing into flooded areas can be considered trespassing. Residents are also advised…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) will not issue a weekly beach report today. Samples taken yesterday from recreational waters have been invalidated due to electrical issues in the Operations Building. Residents are advised to avoid all beach areas due to the continued high surf advisory. The a dvisory remains in effect until 6…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) Operations Building will be closed today due to electrical issues. The Administration Building remains open. Customers who would like to schedule an appointment with a particular program are encouraged to contact Guam EPA via epa.guam.gov or email TammyJoAnderson.Taft@epa.guam.gov. For more information call Guam EPA’s Administration Office at 300-4751/52/53…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is advising the public that the International Coastal Cleanup has been postponed to ensure the safety of all participants. Guam’s Coastal Cleanup is coordinated by the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam Coastal Management Program. The International Coastal Cleanup has been rescheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Saturday,…
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) recently received confirmation that the Agency’s drinking water laboratory received full recertification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The laboratory has been certified for total coliform and E. coli for another three years. The certification was received after an onsite inspection and evaluation by a U.S.…
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Residents asked to report jellyfish sightings The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) will begin reporting the probability jellyfish will be near Guam’s shores in the weekly Beach Report. Although they can be present at any time, jellyfish are usually reported near Guam’s shores nine to 11 days after a full moon. In addition to…
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Almost 80 receive emergency response training The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) recently successfully completed a $24,000 grant from the Department of Transportation. The grant provided training in hazardous materials response, the safe transport of hazardous materials and technical training for individuals responding to potentially hazardous situations. A total of 78 people attended the…
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